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웬일 meaning and pronunciation

wenil · what matter

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 69528
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 웬ː닐Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어찌 된 일. 또는 어떠한 일.

    English: what matter — How a certain affair comes to pass; or a certain affair.

    Examples

    • 웬일로 결석을 하다.
    • 웬일로 일찍 오다.
    • 웬일로 전화를 하다.
    • 웬일인지 보이지 않다.
    • 웬일인지 잠이 안 오다.
    • 네가 가장 일찍 출근을 하다니, 웬일이니?
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